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perverse
deliberately unreasonable or contrary to what is expected
Synonyms
- contrary
- obstinate
- wayward
Antonyms
- compliant
- reasonable
- accommodating
perverse in a sentence
Out of perverse pride, he rejected the help he clearly needed.
The child took perverse delight in rebuilding the tower incorrectly after every correction.
Where it comes from
From Latin perversus, meaning 'turned the wrong way.'
Memory hook
PER-VERSE: a verse that defies the whole poem is perversely contrary.
Read it in context
- The Northern Channel History